Asked by Devendra Suthar on May 16, 2024

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You are least likely to be chosen as the leader of the group if you are:

A) low in general mental ability but high in emotional intelligence.
B) the only person in the group who belongs to a different racial group than all the others.
C) a brunette.
D) a male in an otherwise all female group.
E) somewhat older than the other group members.

General Mental Ability

Refers to the overall capacity of an individual to understand complex ideas, adapt effectively to the environment, learn from experience, engage in various forms of reasoning, and overcome obstacles through mental effort.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, and to recognize and influence the emotions of others.

  • Evaluate the significance of followers' impressions and characteristics in determining leadership emergence and efficiency.
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Jason ShallenbergerMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Research has shown that individuals who belong to a different racial group than the rest of the group are often less likely to be chosen as leaders. This phenomenon, known as the "race-incongruity effect," suggests that people may have biases and stereotypes based on racial categories that affect their perceptions of leadership potential.